Corrections Officer at Kumla Prison, Summer Temporary Position

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now looking for more employees. Our primary goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, detention centers, and client transport. Read more about the operations at Kumla Prison on our website: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/kumla/#verksamhet **JOB DESCRIPTION** Secure a summer substitute position at Kumla Prison now. Do you want to contribute to a safer and more secure society? As a correctional officer in a prison, you are the foundation of the security work. You work in a team with other professional groups to maintain a safe and secure environment and to motivate clients towards a life without crime. Daily tasks include locking and unlocking residential rooms, searching premises, and monitoring, as well as engaging in conversations and preparing for release, among other duties. The role of a correctional officer involves a structured and routine-based approach with a focus on risk assessment and security awareness. The work is varied, and there are many development opportunities for those seeking continued employment. It is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and the belief that people can develop and change. You are part of the team that works closest to the clients – you are the one who locks and unlocks, accompanies clients to various activities, and ensures that daily life functions, always with a focus on safety. You will receive two weeks of paid introduction. A summer job is a good entry point to a permanent position with paid training. **QUALIFICATIONS** We place great emphasis on your personal suitability. You are secure, stable, have good self-awareness, sound judgment, and integrity. You enjoy working with others and communicate clearly. You can also act physically when required. You share our belief that people can develop and change. We are looking for someone who has: - Work experience, including seasonal work, hourly employment, or self-employment. Internships and volunteer work are not considered equivalent to employment. - Completed upper secondary education or other training combined with work experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. - Ability to express oneself well in spoken and written Swedish. - Good computer skills. It is advantageous if you: - Have work experience in correctional services, security work, service work, psychiatry, or healthcare and social care. - Have knowledge in relevant areas, such as behavioral science, criminology, psychiatry, law, and conflict management. - Hold a B driver's license. - Speak multiple languages. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is part of the justice system, responsible for prisons, probation, and detention centers, as well as transport. We offer you teamwork in one of Sweden's largest authorities with workplaces and development opportunities across the country. Our fundamental values are a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and the belief that people can develop and change. Our mission is to reduce recidivism and break the vicious cycle. Listen to the podcast "Utan att Passera Gå." Available wherever podcasts are found. Everything you need to know about summer jobs: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/sommarjobb/ **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and your CV will determine if you qualify to proceed in the process. To be considered for employment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security, and confidentiality awareness, and comply with applicable laws. This means that you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Certain positions are classified as security-sensitive, and a security screening with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For some security-sensitive positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security screening at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service run around the clock, year-round, and scheduling therefore occurs at irregular hours, including work during days, evenings, and weekends. Some schedules involve night shifts. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for gender balance and increased diversity. To submit your application, click on the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed